Holiday Cooking Prep: Here’s Exactly How Long Eggs Last in Your Fridge

Here’s a quick way to know if you’re wasting money: Do you throw out your eggs just because the best by date on the carton passed a few days ago? If the answer is yes, then there’s your answer: you are throwing money in the trash.

I know best-by dates can seem a bit confusing, but that date isn’t a magical expiration deadline. A recent CNET survey found that the average American wastes $1,500 a year on uneaten food, and relying solely on a best-by date is a perfect example of how it happens.

Before you…